Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Business of Seanad(1 speech) I have notice from Senator Colette Kelleher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to make a...

National Dementia Strategy(5 speeches) The Minister of State, Deputy Daly, has stepped once more unto the breach. He is very welcome to the House.

Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision(4 speeches) I thank the Cathaoirleach’s office for facilitating this Commencement matter today. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. I have raised the issue of the...

Apprenticeship Programmes(4 speeches) I ask the Minister for Education and Skills to include the traditional trade of cooper in the list of apprenticeships for Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, to the...

Northern Ireland(4 speeches) I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and I thank him for his presence here. Thankfully, due to the efforts of many people, citizens can travel freely across the Border with Northern Ireland...

Order of Business(101 speeches) The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on flooding, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contribution of group...

Flooding: Statements(52 speeches) I thank Senators. Flooding is an issue across the country. While one can look at and see the sunshine today, flooding is still an issue for people looking on and seeing the height of the...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage(246 speeches) I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, to the House. Before we commence I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage except for the proposer of...

Services for People with Disabilities: Motion(36 speeches) The next item is motion No. 14 on the Order Paper. It has been proposed that once the motion has been moved we will allow the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local...

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Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being
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